Development Management and Policy Program
Health Insurance, Housing & Visas
Study Abroad Health Coverage
Georgetown University recently introduced the Georgetown University Education Abroad Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan arranged by CMI Insurance Specialists and underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company (Policy #GLMN00175717). All Georgetown students enrolled or participating in a study abroad program or experience are required to purchase this coverage at a rate of $70 per trimester or $210 per year. This fee is charged to the student's Georgetown Student Account and needs to be paid separately from all tuition and other fees. Coverage will terminate once the insured person has returned to the U.S./Home Country. Moreover, international students, faculty and staff are not eligible for coverage in their Home Country. This insurance does not cover treatment in the United States if a student comes home for a visit or is medically evacuated. We strongly urge you to get independent insurance to cover this eventuality. Note that the regular Georgetown health insurance plan is not voluntary and DEVM students cannot obtain this coverage.
For more information or to enrol in GU's Education Abroad Accident and Sickness Insurance plan, please contact Professor Eric A. Langenbacher, Program Administrator.
Housing in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Unfortunately, the Program does not provide housing nor make housing arrangements. That said, we can point you in the right direction and ask that you please contact Maria Gloria Municoy directly to request such assistance. If you are unfamiliar with Buenos Aires or unable to visit before moving down for the academic year, we encourage you to contact students in the program to seek their guidance as they typically know where the better, and more economical, housing exists; for those wishing to do so, please contact Maria Gloria Municoy for student contact information. Alternatively, you may wish to consider Master International Exchange, a family operated business that works with universities in coordinating study abroad programs, and offer accommodation and meals as well as intensive language courses for those wishing to "refresh" their Spanish language skills.
Student Visa (updated on September 15, 2004)
Visa Information
The process of getting your visa is an important step to start on well before you arrive in Argentina. It is not an easy process. We suggest that you start ASAP!!
First, you must contact the Argentine Consulate for the jurisdiction corresponding to your permanent address to obtain your visa. Once you get in touch with someone, have an application packet faxed to you.
To inquire about the Argentine consulate under your jurisdiction you can call the Argentine Consulate in DC. The office number is: (202) 238-6433.
The packet requires you to follow these steps:
1. Fill out the application form to obtain a temporary visa.
**TO COMPLETE THE NEXT THREE STEPS, THERE ARE MANY OTHER STEPS YOU MUST TAKE**
2. You must get a medical examination that includes a chest X-ray and a blood test. The forms that they will send you contain a medical record form in English and Spanish that your physician will fill out. Make sure you start this early and leave enough time for the X-ray and blood test to come back.
3. You must get 2 original copies of your birth certificate
4. You must get a criminal record from the local police station from where you have lived for the last 5 years and everywhere before that.
*** YOU HAVE TO GET AN APOSTILLE FOR THESE THREE DOCUMENTS.
THE STEPS TO GET AN APOSTILLE ARE WRITTEN BELOW BRIEFLY BUT ARE ALSO EXPLAINED IN THE PACKET YOU WILL RECEIVE FROM THE CONSULAR:
1. You must get all these forms notarized by a notary public. Please note that your doctor has to be notarized on the medical form.
2. You must then take these official notarized documents to the County Clerk and get them notarized by the County Clerk in which the notary was issued. (This step is skipped in some states, for example, in Illinois). Check with your State Department in your state to see if this step is required in your state.
3. You must take these documents to the State Department in your state and get an Apostille. When you call the State Department in your state, they will tell you where to get this done. It is usually in the biggest city in your state (in Illinois, Chicago).
AFTER YOU TAKE ALL THESE STEPS, YOU CAN EITHER SEND THE FINISHED PACKET VIA FEDEX TO THE CONSULAR OFFICE OR YOU CAN GO THERE IN PERSON.
ADDITIONALLY, ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE TRANSLATED INTO SPANISH BY AN OFFICIAL TRANSLATOR. THE EMBASSY PROVIDES A SERVICE THAT COST 10 CENTS EACH WORD OR YOU CAN HAVE IT DONE SOMEWHERE ELSE BUT IT MUST BE AN OFFICIAL TRANSLATOR.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
1. Your ACCEPTANCE LETTER from UNSAM/Georgetown (This letter will be sent to you by UNSAM/Georgetown)
2. A valid passport,
3. 1 passport size photo
4. Your return ticket
Also, the consular has been known to not answer phone calls. The best time to try and reach someone is from 11 am to 1 am. There are a few different numbers for the DC Embassy, try them all and ask to be connected to the consular section. In the event that your phone calls remain unanswered, contact Dr. Eric Langenbacher at Georgetown.
Who requires a student visa?
If you will be studying for over 90 days, both Georgetown and the Argentine Embassy require you to get a student visa. See below for details.
If you are studying for less than 90 days, you may require a tourist visa unless you are a citizen of one of the following countries:
Andorra, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, United States, Vatican City, Venezuela and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro);
Nationals of countries not appearing above may require a visa to enter Argentina for any length of time. I would suggst you check with the Argentine Embassy for visa requirements in case this list of countries has changed.
Time required to issue visa:
Varies for student visas; generally 10 days. Contact the nearest consulate for more information as soon as possible.
What is the cost of a visa?
Student visa: US$200-250
How long is the visa valid?
Tourist visas are usually valid for up to 90 days (see above).
Student visas are valid for 1 year, and they may be renewed.
Other information:
Minors (under 18 years old) must go to the Argentine Embassy accompanied by their parents one week before traveling to Argentina, as well as provide a certified letter of parental consent.
Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Argentine embassy for information on what
documentation you may require to enter Argentina.
http://www.infoctr.edu/lir/consul/ar.htm
http://www.traveldocs.com/ar/index.htm
http://www.embassyofargentina-usa.org/
2. UNSAM Requirements:
UNSAM will need you to present the following documentation upon arriving. NOTE: You must have the procedure for your diploma finished in the US before arriving.
1. **Diploma: You must present your ORIGINAL undergraduate diploma certified at the Argentinean embassy in the United States before leaving and officially translated (In Argentina ).
2. Copy of Passport
4. Passport size photo
Study Abroad Health Coverage
Georgetown University recently introduced the Georgetown University Education Abroad Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan arranged by CMI Insurance Specialists and underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company (Policy #GLMN00175717). All Georgetown students enrolled or participating in a study abroad program or experience are required to purchase this coverage at a rate of $70 per trimester or $210 per year. This fee is charged to the student's Georgetown Student Account and needs to be paid separately from all tuition and other fees. Coverage will terminate once the insured person has returned to the U.S./Home Country. Moreover, international students, faculty and staff are not eligible for coverage in their Home Country. This insurance does not cover treatment in the United States if a student comes home for a visit or is medically evacuated. We strongly urge you to get independent insurance to cover this eventuality. Note that the regular Georgetown health insurance plan is not voluntary and DEVM students cannot obtain this coverage.
For more information or to enrol in GU's Education Abroad Accident and Sickness Insurance plan, please contact Professor Eric A. Langenbacher, Program Administrator.
Housing in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Unfortunately, the Program does not provide housing nor make housing arrangements. That said, we can point you in the right direction and ask that you please contact Maria Gloria Municoy directly to request such assistance. If you are unfamiliar with Buenos Aires or unable to visit before moving down for the academic year, we encourage you to contact students in the program to seek their guidance as they typically know where the better, and more economical, housing exists; for those wishing to do so, please contact Maria Gloria Municoy for student contact information. Alternatively, you may wish to consider Master International Exchange, a family operated business that works with universities in coordinating study abroad programs, and offer accommodation and meals as well as intensive language courses for those wishing to "refresh" their Spanish language skills.
Student Visa (updated on September 15, 2004)
Visa Information
The process of getting your visa is an important step to start on well before you arrive in Argentina. It is not an easy process. We suggest that you start ASAP!!
First, you must contact the Argentine Consulate for the jurisdiction corresponding to your permanent address to obtain your visa. Once you get in touch with someone, have an application packet faxed to you.
To inquire about the Argentine consulate under your jurisdiction you can call the Argentine Consulate in DC. The office number is: (202) 238-6433.
The packet requires you to follow these steps:
1. Fill out the application form to obtain a temporary visa.
**TO COMPLETE THE NEXT THREE STEPS, THERE ARE MANY OTHER STEPS YOU MUST TAKE**
2. You must get a medical examination that includes a chest X-ray and a blood test. The forms that they will send you contain a medical record form in English and Spanish that your physician will fill out. Make sure you start this early and leave enough time for the X-ray and blood test to come back.
3. You must get 2 original copies of your birth certificate
4. You must get a criminal record from the local police station from where you have lived for the last 5 years and everywhere before that.
*** YOU HAVE TO GET AN APOSTILLE FOR THESE THREE DOCUMENTS.
THE STEPS TO GET AN APOSTILLE ARE WRITTEN BELOW BRIEFLY BUT ARE ALSO EXPLAINED IN THE PACKET YOU WILL RECEIVE FROM THE CONSULAR:
1. You must get all these forms notarized by a notary public. Please note that your doctor has to be notarized on the medical form.
2. You must then take these official notarized documents to the County Clerk and get them notarized by the County Clerk in which the notary was issued. (This step is skipped in some states, for example, in Illinois). Check with your State Department in your state to see if this step is required in your state.
3. You must take these documents to the State Department in your state and get an Apostille. When you call the State Department in your state, they will tell you where to get this done. It is usually in the biggest city in your state (in Illinois, Chicago).
AFTER YOU TAKE ALL THESE STEPS, YOU CAN EITHER SEND THE FINISHED PACKET VIA FEDEX TO THE CONSULAR OFFICE OR YOU CAN GO THERE IN PERSON.
ADDITIONALLY, ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE TRANSLATED INTO SPANISH BY AN OFFICIAL TRANSLATOR. THE EMBASSY PROVIDES A SERVICE THAT COST 10 CENTS EACH WORD OR YOU CAN HAVE IT DONE SOMEWHERE ELSE BUT IT MUST BE AN OFFICIAL TRANSLATOR.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
1. Your ACCEPTANCE LETTER from UNSAM/Georgetown (This letter will be sent to you by UNSAM/Georgetown)
2. A valid passport,
3. 1 passport size photo
4. Your return ticket
Also, the consular has been known to not answer phone calls. The best time to try and reach someone is from 11 am to 1 am. There are a few different numbers for the DC Embassy, try them all and ask to be connected to the consular section. In the event that your phone calls remain unanswered, contact Dr. Eric Langenbacher at Georgetown.
Who requires a student visa?
If you will be studying for over 90 days, both Georgetown and the Argentine Embassy require you to get a student visa. See below for details.
If you are studying for less than 90 days, you may require a tourist visa unless you are a citizen of one of the following countries:
Andorra, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, United States, Vatican City, Venezuela and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro);
Nationals of countries not appearing above may require a visa to enter Argentina for any length of time. I would suggst you check with the Argentine Embassy for visa requirements in case this list of countries has changed.
Time required to issue visa:
Varies for student visas; generally 10 days. Contact the nearest consulate for more information as soon as possible.
What is the cost of a visa?
Student visa: US$200-250
How long is the visa valid?
Tourist visas are usually valid for up to 90 days (see above).
Student visas are valid for 1 year, and they may be renewed.
Other information:
Minors (under 18 years old) must go to the Argentine Embassy accompanied by their parents one week before traveling to Argentina, as well as provide a certified letter of parental consent.
Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Argentine embassy for information on what
documentation you may require to enter Argentina.
http://www.infoctr.edu/lir/consul/ar.htm
http://www.traveldocs.com/ar/index.htm
http://www.embassyofargentina-usa.org/
2. UNSAM Requirements:
UNSAM will need you to present the following documentation upon arriving. NOTE: You must have the procedure for your diploma finished in the US before arriving.
1. **Diploma: You must present your ORIGINAL undergraduate diploma certified at the Argentinean embassy in the United States before leaving and officially translated (In Argentina ).
2. Copy of Passport
4. Passport size photo
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